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Iceman (1984)
I saw this as a kid, and I remember being enthralled. Today, it’s not bad. Story is interesting, but I feel like it needed something, maybe one more act? He’s discovered, thawed, lives in a bear enclosure, makes a friend, bangs his head on a helicopter, and goes for a…
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Mystic River (2003)
Good cast. Everyone pulls off the Jersey thing quite well. A lot of characters, alsmot too many. Some new angles: Penn plays a guy who is good, Bacon plays a guy who is tough. OK story, but it takes a while to unfold. Surprised Eastwood is directing movies like this.
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The Village (2004)
Shyamalan knows what he’s doing. He builds suspense better than anyone, combines it with a story that makes you think, high-quality production (super fluid camera movements, great photography, perfect timing), and a well-used and beautiful score. You end up with a movie that can really get inside of you. Borrows…
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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
The story doesn’t really explain why he became such a delinquent, but it’s still fun to watch. DiCaprio likes to play sketchy characters who have breakdowns. Hanks is good in a supporting role.
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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Funny stuff. Hess knows comedy, and Heder is a character. Not sure about his name, though. The understatement by all the cast members makes it work. Very similar to Election, another offbeat MTV high school movie.
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Highlander (1986)
Interesting concept, but the photography and music are all a bit cheesy. Not sure if it’s the lower budget, but it’s got the look and feel of an early 80’s movie. As a long-haired Scotsman, Lambert is reminiscent of Braveheart‘s William Wallace. He might have been a big star if…
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The Terminal (2004)
Polished, as it should be for a simple Spielberg production. Hanks, one of his favorite actors, looks like a toad but pulls off the role. Tucci and Pallana are excellent. A few funny moments, but quite long.
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Monster’s Ball (2001)
A careful balance of intense sadness (almost funny) and intense sex (almost soft-core porn), with plenty of vomiting thrown in for good measure. Fantastic roles and performances for Thornton, Berry, and Ledger. Well-shot.
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Once again, Tarantino revels in contemporized 70’s camp while using quirky vocabulary, obscure scientific facts, and comic book/superhero references to keep the dialogue moving. With gross, realistic detail and sketchy situations, Tarantino is good at making us uncomfortable. His usual cast, but Uma is the centerpiece here. You can tell…
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